We are not liable for the following:
We do not transport:
The customer is responsible for ensuring all items are loaded and for inspecting the property post-move.
Fine Print
To ensure transparency and mutual understanding, this section details the fine print of our service agreement. It covers critical information regarding liability limitations, customer responsibilities, and conditions under which services are provided. Please review this section carefully, as it outlines specific scenarios, exceptions, and policies that may impact your move.
HOW YOU WILL BE CHARGED FOR YOUR MOVE:
BASIC LIABILITY COVERAGE (INCLUDED):
The carrier offers basic valuation at $0.30 per pound per article at no cost to the shipper. Maximum payout of $100 per item. Perishable items or articles of high value will not be accepted for shipment unless otherwise provided: Bank bills, coin or currency, deeds, notes, drafts or valuable papers of any kind, jewelry, postage stamps, stamp collections, revenue stamps, letters or packets of letters, precious stones, or articles manufactured therefrom or perishable articles. Should such articles come into the possession of the carrier without his knowledge, responsibility for safe delivery will not be assumed. WE DO NOT COVER DAMAGES TO ELECTRONICS SUCH AS TV’S, COMPUTERS or VIDEO GAMES. Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC is only liable to replace or repair damaged/missing items if you chose to purchase the Full Value Protection for additional cost. In the event that you have chosen to go with the Free Basic Coverage, the liability is 30 cent per pound for local moves and 60 cents per pound for long distance, with a maximum payout per item of $100.
Liability Exceptions: The following items are not covered by any level of valuation.
We DO NOT recommend shipping valuable, sentimental or personal items and will not cover the following if lost/stolen or damaged:
EXAMPLES OF SENTIMENTAL ITEMS INCLUDE:
Important personal items and documents that may needed right away and should be taken by the shipper include:
ADDITIONAL LIABILITY COVERAGE (OPTIONAL):
FULL VALUE PROTECTION OFFERED BY MOVINGINSURANCE.COM (NOT INCLUDED IN ESTIMATE) AND IS THE SHIPPERS SOLE RESPONSIBILITY FOR PURCHASING THIS COVERAGE FROM MOVINGINSURANCE.COM PRIOR TO THE DATE MOVE: Full (Replacement) Value Protection is the most comprehensive plan available for protection of your household goods. If any article is lost, destroyed or damaged while in your mover's custody, movinginsurance.com will, at its option, either: 1) repair the article to the extent necessary to restore it to the same condition as when it was received by your mover, or pay you for the cost of such repairs; or 2) replace the article with an article of same kind and quality or pay you for the cost of such replacement. Under this option, the shipper is agreeing to contact movinginsurance.com directly and purchasing additional insurance prior to the scheduled move date. Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC is not responsible for paying out any claims when selecting this option. All claims for damages are handled by movinginsurance.com
TRAVEL TIME:
In addition to labor time, the flat rate travel time is charged to cover the time from carrier’s warehouse to point of origin and again from point of destination back to mover’s terminal. A minimum of 1-hour travel is charged on all local moves. Our travel time is non-negotiable and is based upon truck routing software that calculates the fastest route based upon our route restrictions.
PACKING SUPPLIES AND SERVICES:
Packing supplies and packing of items into boxes is not included in a full-service move unless purchased and listed on this estimate. We sell moving boxes and packing supplies of all sizes. Please notify your consultant if you would like to purchase packing supplies. Packing services are billed at an additional charge for the box, packing materials plus the hourly packing labor if requested and are not part of the standard full-service move.
BULKY AND FRAGILE FURNITURE:
Shipper must notify the move consultant of all bulky or fragile items prior to your move date. Items that are extremely fragile may require special handling, and therefore need to be noted on this order for service. The carrier will not accept for shipment property liable to damage equipment or other property. The carrier will not accept for shipment articles which cannot be taken from the premises without damage to the article or the premises. If a bulky item is added at the time of the move, then a $150 fee, per bulky item, will be added to the move total.
PACKING PROPERLY AND SAFELY:
If items are not properly packed by the shipper our movers will alert you and will pack them correctly to avoid any damage. You will be charged for any packing service additionally at the time of delivery. Please pack with sturdy materials and with all box and bin tops taped shut to avoid loss or damage. We have the right to refuse to load articles that are not safe to move, broken, or not packed correctly including particle board items.
BINDING FLAT RATE PRICING:
This move estimate must state Binding Flat Rate for your price to be binding. Your binding price is based on the exact inventory submitted. You must estimate your box count. If your final box count is more or less than originally listed, your charges will be adjusted when you contact your relocation consultant at least 24 hours prior to our moving team’s arrival. If you need to add/delete items, please contact your sales rep to make changes. If the shipper adds additional items at the time of the move, the shipper agrees to pay for the additional items. If paying with a cash, certified funds or credit card, the shipper agrees to pay the binding flat rate estimate listed above in full 48 hours prior to the move date. Cash must be paid in full at time of arrival.
SHORT TERM STORAGE & SIT:
Short term storage (Up to 3 months) is charged at $9/cwt – Warehouse handling in/out is $5/cwt. PAYMENT – It is agreed that the company shall have a general lien upon any and all property deposited with it or hereafter deposited with it. all goods deposited upon which storage and all other charges are not paid when due, will be sold at public auction to pay said accrued charges and expenses of the sale, after due notice to the consumer-bailor, and publication of the time and place of said sale, according to law. Accounts are due and payable monthly in advance. Interest will be charged on all accounts unpaid for a period of three months after they become due. All charges must be paid in cash, money order, or certified check before the delivery or transfer of goods deposited under this contract and no transfer will be recognized unless entered on the books of the company. All storage is limited to three (3) months maximum. TERMINATION OF STORAGE – The company reserves the right to terminate storage of the goods at any time giving the consumer-bailor 30 days written notice of its intention to do so and unless the consumer-bailor removes such goods within that period the company is hereby empowered to have the same removed at the cost and expense of the consumer-bailor. And upon so doing the company shall be relieved of any liability with respect to such goods therefore or thereafter incurred. If the shipper is not prepared for delivery as originally scheduled and requires overnight storage for reasons outside of Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC's control, Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC will charge the shipper overnight storage charges for every day of storage required at a rate of $150 per day. If the shipper is not prepared for delivery as originally scheduled and requires overnight storage for reasons outside of Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC's control, Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC will charge the shipper overnight storage charges for every day of storage required at a rate of $150 per day.
SHUTTLE SERVICE:
Shuttle service is required for many reasons including the following: low overhead wires, tree limbs, and or structures. Although Federal law requires that all roadways be clear of any overhead structures which sit lower than the 13-feet 6-inches there are often instances in which this law is not observed. Sometimes there are man-made features (such as water fountains in the middle of a roundabout), very low bridges or underpasses which block the movement of large trucks. Narrow roads or driveways with tight turns prevent access by large trucks. Tight turns in apartment or condo complex parking lots. If your move requires a 16ft shuttle, a driver and additional labor will be charged at the regular hourly rate in addition to the move.
FILING A CLAIM FOR DAMAGE:
Any claim must be filed within ten days of your move date and only in writing via our claim adjusters at CSI. IMPORTANT: Claims are only handled in writing using the form we provide. Please do not call or ask to speak with a sales or customer service representative regarding claims as they do not handle the claims process. Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC will settle claims based upon the liability coverage selected when booking your move. For immediate help regarding your existing claim, please call: (772) 742-5246
Please note the following are EXCLUDED from our liability coverage:
Basic damage coverage is minimal. We recommend upgrading your move protection to Full Replacement Value by visiting movinginsurance.com and purchasing the coverage level you prefer 24hrs before the day of your move. All claims will be settled by movinginsurance.com if this coverage is selected.
LIABILITY LIMITATIONS:
REAL PROPERTY DAMAGE:
When moving furniture, real property may become damaged. Floors may be scratched, rugs may be dirtied. Hinges on doors may be damaged. There may be weather related damages.
Moving trucks are heavy equipment. Operation of this equipment on residential property poses a natural risk to the property. Driveways may be damaged under the immense weight of a moving truck. Lawns, lamp fixtures, etc. may be damaged when trying to maneuver truck into a proper loading or offloading position.
Carrier does not assume liability for real property damage as it is considered high risk due to the nature of moving. Repair of any damage incurred due to a moving operation becomes a cost of moving at sole liability to the shipper.
Please note that tree branches, live wires, etc on the public roadways leading to the shippers origin or destination and/or over any drive way on the shippers origin or destination property should be no less than 15 feet off the ground so that they do not block the driving path of our legal height vehicles which may be as high as 13'6. Please note that wires or tree branches hanging lower than 15 feet may pose a dangerous hazard to our vehicle, real property or individuals. Please note that it is the responsibility of the shipper to ensure that tree branches and wires maintain proper height requirements and carrier is not liable in any way for damage to equipment, property or individuals as a result of the shipper not maintaining proper height of wires, trees, and/or other overhangs.
Carrier recommends padding doorways/frames and walls in common moving areas prior to the movers arriving to prevent scratches, gouges or holes.
REFUND POLICY:
There are no refunds on services rendered. The shipper agrees to pay the charges listed on this moving estimate in full, prior to offloading. If the shipper adds additional items outside of what is listed on the inventory list below, the shipper agrees to pay for the additional time for services rendered based on the hourly rate listed above prior to offloading.
DEPOSITS:
We require a move deposit of $49 to book your move. This deposit is refundable up to 7 days before your move. If you need to cancel your move within 7 days of your move, your deposit is non-refundable.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
If the shipper cancels this move within 72 hours of the move date, a cancellation charge of $150 will be applied to the credit card authorized to book this move. If the shipper cancels on the day of the move, Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC will charge a cancellation fee equal to a minimum of 4 hours at the applicable rate to the card authorized to book this move. To cancel your move, speak with your move representative a minimum of 7 days before your move date for a full refund of your deposit.
MOVE SCHEDULING POLICY:
When scheduling your upcoming move, we recommend selecting the first pick-up window between 8:00 am - 10:00 am. Depending on the size of your move and schedule availability, we may be able to schedule an afternoon move (typically between 10-5 pm). Arrival windows for afternoon moves are approximate and dependent upon the crew's first move's finish time. We do not guarantee an arrival time for an afternoon or last-minute move. Please discuss any updates or changes with your account manager to avoid any unforeseen changes in your move estimate. In some cases, afternoon moves will need to be rescheduled to the next available arrival window if the first move has overages or takes longer.
MOVE CONFIRMATION & E-SIGN:
It is important that you speak with our operations department 1 – 2 days prior to your move date. If a shipper fails to E-Sign or pay the move deposit, the move is only tentatively booked and requires further action. If a shipper fails to confirm their move 24 hours in advance, they risk losing their scheduled move date and move deposit.
OVERTIME POLICY:
Overtime is charged after 7 hours at the rate of time and a half of the regular rate listed in all cases.
WAITING TIME/FAILED PICK UP/DELIVERY ATTEMPT:
In the event that the carrier arrives at the shippers origin and the shipper cancels the move, or is unresponsive, unprepared for their scheduled move, the shipper will be charged the minimum of 3 hours labor plus the estimated travel time to compensate the carrier for the failed pick up/delivery attempt. If the carrier arrives and is unable to begin loading or unloading due to circumstances unrelated to the carrier, the shipper will be charged waiting time at the regular hourly rate listed in this estimate.
DO NOT SHIP:
The shipper agrees the shipment does not include anything that is poisonous, flammable, corrosive or perishable. Such items include, but are not limited to the following: paint, paint thinner, gasoline, diesel, kerosene, motor oil, propane, flammable liquids, explosives, compressed gasses, perishable goods, combustible liquids. Internal combustion engines must be drained of all fluids prior to loading. Disposal of any open containers is strongly recommended.
HAZARDOUS MOVING CONDITIONS:
The shipper is responsible for maintaining clean, safe, and sanitary moving conditions, and the dwelling must be in good repair, free from rodents, vermin, and aggressive pets. If the carrier deems the move hazardous and is willing to perform the move, we require hazard pay to complete your move. Hazard pay will be billed at double the standard hourly rate.
APPLIANCE DISCONNECTS/RECONNECTS:
Shippers are responsible for the disconnect/reconnect of all appliances such as washers, dryers, refrigerators and electric stoves. WE DO NOT DISCONNECT ELECTRIC, NATURAL GAS or PROPANE APPLIANCES. We do not install curtain rods, TV's, play-sets or any items except standard beds, dresser mirrors and basic disassembly/reassembly of household furnitures.
TOLLS & TICKETS:
The shipper is responsible for reimbursing the carrier for all necessary tolls, ferry charges, parking tickets or parking fees advanced by the carrier.
OUR LIABILITY FOR BOXES PBO:
The carrier is not liable for any damage to items packed by the shipper. If notified by the carrier that articles are improperly packed, crated or boxed, and by reason thereof the contents are most susceptible to damage, the shipper may arrange to have such articles properly packed by the carrier at the charges listed below or the articles will not be transported by the carrier. All glass, mirrors, lamps, electronics, and breakables must be packed properly to avoid damage before loading or we will pack the items and charge you additionally if you want them loaded! Mattress and box springs must be packed into cartons or bed bags to avoid tears or dirt scuffing.
PRICE MATCH GUARANTEE:
We will match any reputable, licensed and insured moving companies advertised price – Some restrictions apply – The price match will be honored for moving companies located within Ulster, Dutchess, Putnam, Sullivan, Greene, Columbia, and Orange Counties. Price match is contingent upon an apple’s to apple’s comparison of cu-ft, weight, item count, OA/DA access and detailed furniture list. Does not include packing supplies, third party services, storage, non-binding move estimates. – Limited to schedule availability
PAYMENT TERMS:
Final payment is due in full before offloading at the time of delivery in all cases. All sales are final. There are no refunds on services rendered or used boxes. If the move takes less time, any balance owed will be refunded. If a claim occurs during a move, final payment is still due prior to offload. All claims for damage are filed after the completion of the move and after payment in full is received. If the shipper cancels this move within 72 hours of the move date, a cancellation charge of $150 will be applied to the credit card authorized to book this move. If the shipper cancels on the day of the move, Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC will charge a cancellation fee equal to a minimum of 4 hours at the applicable rate to the card authorized to book this move. To cancel your move, speak with your move representative a minimum of 7 days before your move date for a full refund of your deposit.
CREDIT CARD AUTHORIZATION:
The shipper authorizes Busy B-Line Movers and Carriers INC to charge the credit card provided according to the terms outlined in this document. This payment authorization is for the goods/services described on this moving estimate, for the amount indicated, and is valid for payment for services rendered. I certify that I am an authorized user of this credit card and that I will not dispute the payment with my credit card company; so long as the transaction corresponds to the terms indicated in this form and the accompanying order for service and bill of lading.
ARBITRATION:
All legal claims concerning this Agreement or performance therein may be submitted through arbitration. Each party is responsible for their own costs associated with arbitration. A benefit of the arbitration alternative may be that it is less expensive than traditional litigation, Each party is responsible for fifty percent (50%) of the costs associated with securing the arbitrator and one hundred percent (100%) of their own expenses, including but not limited to attorney fees Venue, controlling law and jurisdiction in any arbitration and legal proceedings shall and must only be in the State of New York, Ulster County and agree given the relationship to the state, such exercise is reasonable and lawful.
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